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Microsoft’s muscle hasn’t helped Zune
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Nov 2006 1:00 AM PST
Last month, I decided to review the new Zune MP3 player. After all, Microsoft’s potential iPod killer had already received a fair bit of buzz.

Microsoft’s Zune Player Not Challenging iPod Sales
PC World via Yahoo! News Tue, 28 Nov 2006 1:00 PM PST
Analysts say Zune sales lackluster so far.
Analyst Survey Shows Microsoft’s Zune Far Behind IPod in Big Box and Online Stores
Canadian Business Wed, 29 Nov 2006 6:06 AM PST
NEW YORK (AP) - “I have never heard of the Zune,” one retail clerk was quoted as saying in an analyst’s note comparing Microsoft Corp.’s new music player to its much more popular rival, Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod.
How’s the Zune selling?
The Buffalo News Wed, 29 Nov 2006 6:02 AM PST
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. said initial sales of its Zune music player are in line with the company’s expectations amid reports of waning interest in the device that competes with Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod.
TechTrends: Microsoft Zune Fails With Color, Sex Appeal
NBC 11 Bay Area Wed, 29 Nov 2006 7:59 AM PST
MP3 players are red hot, but can the Microsoft Zune make a dent in the success of Apple’s iPod?
Zune missiles
USA Today Wed, 29 Nov 2006 2:30 AM PST
My friend and NotDeadYet bandmate Phil Hamm this morning sent me links to a couple of hilarious reviews of Microsoft’s Zune music player. John Dvorak at PC Magazine slams the thing before even touching it. Which is just as well,…
Microsoft Zune bombs at retail
PC Advisor Wed, 29 Nov 2006 2:38 AM PST
Initial predictions suggest Microsoft’s Zune portable player is failing to compete with Apple’s iPod, with some retail staff unaware of the product
Microsoft Zune fails to make an impact
The Inquirer Wed, 29 Nov 2006 2:35 AM PST
MICROSOFT’S iPod clone, Zune is getting laughed out of the US as a much vaunted marketing and advertising campaign has not happened.
Slow-starting Zune fails to threaten iPod
Digit Magazine Wed, 29 Nov 2006 1:58 AM PST
Financial analysts watching the consumer electronics space report that early sales of Microsoft’s Zune player should give little reason for iPod loyalists and Apple to fear this holiday season.

This post was made by Drea Avellan on November 29, 2006 and is under link time with .
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